trisect

IPA: trˈaɪsˈɛkt

(transitive) to cut into three pieces
(transitive, mathematics) to divide a quantity, angle etc into three equal parts

Examples of "trisect" in Sentences

But you can trisect any angle with this simple instrument.
Actually, they would probably be very impressed if you could trisect an angle.
They would be impressed if you could trisect an angle using only a compass and straightedge.
Fub says: uh_clem: Actually, they would probably be very impressed if you could trisect an angle.
While they may be amazed at your ability to trisect an angle, is it really worth taking up that much brain space for such a remote chance?
April 13, 2010, 12: 31 am uh_clem says: egd: While they may be amazed at your ability to trisect an angle, is it really worth taking up that much brain space for such a remote chance?